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“If you want to sit down with an extremely well-researched tale involving heroic battles, first loves, and the making of a legend, this book is for you.” – The Historical Novel Society
“For indeed the Frankish nation, which was crushed by the avenger Hasting, was full of filthy uncleanness. Treasonous and oath-breaking, they were deservedly condemned; unbelievers and faithless, they were justly punished.” – Dudo of St. Quentin, Gesta Normannorum
Orphaned as a child by a blood-feud, and sold as a slave to an exiled chieftain in Ireland, the boy Hasting had little hope of surviving to adulthood. The gods had other plans. A ship arrived at his master’s longphort carrying a man who would alter the course of his destiny, and take him under his wing to teach him the ways of the Vikings. His is a story of a boy who was a slave, who became a warlord, and who helped topple an empire.
A supposed son of Ragnar Lodbrok, and referred to in the Gesta Normannorum as the Scourge of the Somme and Loire, his life exemplified the qualities of the ideal Viking. Join author and historian C.J. Adrien on an adventure that explores the coming of age of the Viking Hasting, his first love, his first great trials, and his first betrayal.
“The Lords of the Wind” by C.J. Adrien is a gold medal winner in the 2020 Reader’s Favorite annual international book awards.
From the Publisher
THE SAGA OF HASTING THE AVENGER, BY C.J. ADRIEN
Embark on an adventure that explores the early life of the Viking Hasting, his first love, his first trials, and his first betrayal.
“…an extremely well-researched tale involving heroic battles, first loves, and the making of a legend…” – The Historical Novel Society
The Lords of the Wind
Orphaned as a child by a blood-feud, and sold as a slave to an exiled chieftain in Ireland, the boy Hasting had little hope of surviving to adulthood. The gods had other plans. A ship arrived at his master’s longphort carrying a man who would alter the course of his destiny, and take him under his wing to teach him the ways of the Vikings. His is a story of a boy who was a slave, who became a warlord, and who helped topple an empire.
In the Shadow of the Beast
King Horic is dead. The oaths that once bonded the Danes and Northmen in the islands of Aquitaine have broken. Hasting’s new land is imperiled by fearsome challengers and old foes alike. A rumor from the continent will shatter the brittle veneer of his strength and expose his deepest wound from the past. His greatest trial will not be fought with a sword, ax, or shield, but with his heart.
The Kings of the Sea
In sacking Nantes, Hasting’s bravery and luck earn him a place in the skalds’ songs. Word of his deeds reaches his kin in the North. Thor of Dublin, Hasting’s rival, will seek him out and ask him to join his new alliance of sea kings. Together, they will launch the most ambitious raids their people have ever attempted. They will sail south to the land of the Moors to test their alliance’s strength and, if successful, turn their sights to an even more daring prize: Paris.
C.J. Adrien
Bestselling and Award-Winning Author
C.J. Adrien is a bestselling and award-winning author of Viking historical fiction novels with a passion for Viking history. His Saga of Hasting the Avenger series was inspired by research conducted in preparation for a doctoral program in early medieval history as well as his admiration for historical fiction writers such as Ken Follett and Bernard Cornwell. He is also a published historian on the subject of Vikings, with articles featured in historical journals such as L’Association des Amis de Noirmoutier, in France. His novels and expertise have earned him invitations to speak at several international events, including the International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), conferences on Viking history in France, among others.
Setting himself apart: Inspired by academic research Imaginative and rich storytelling Award-winning writing Highly praised by peers and readers alike
ASIN : B07TWSLWG6
Publisher : Runestone Books (July 3, 2019)
Publication date : July 3, 2019
Language : English
File size : 5.0 MB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 316 pages
Customers say
Customers enjoyed the book and found it well-written. They described the plot as epic and full of insights into the life of the times. The characters were portrayed as believable and human, even within their savagery. The book was described as engaging and exciting with an interesting storyline. Readers appreciated the depth of detail and world-building throughout the book. The pace was described as quick and not rushed. Overall, customers enjoyed the book’s portrayal of the Viking era.
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